Simultaneous detection of enterovirus 71 and coxsackievirus A16 using dual-colour upconversion luminescent nanoparticles as labels

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 May 18;48(40):4866-8. doi: 10.1039/c2cc00092j. Epub 2012 Apr 12.

Abstract

We highlight a novel fluorescence analysis for sensitive and selective detection of EV-71 and CV-A16 by combining labelling technology based on dual-colour upconversion fluorescence nanoparticles (UCNPs) with magnetic bioseparation and concentration technology based on magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Color
  • DNA, Viral / analysis
  • Enterovirus A, Human / genetics
  • Enterovirus A, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Enterovirus C, Human / genetics
  • Enterovirus C, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Fluorides / chemistry
  • Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease / diagnosis
  • Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease / virology
  • Humans
  • Lasers
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence*
  • Yttrium / chemistry

Substances

  • DNA, Viral
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles
  • sodium yttriumtetrafluoride
  • Yttrium
  • Fluorides